Kitchen Renovations Ashburton
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Delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Ashburton and across Melbourne for over 20 years. Family-run, fixed pricing, no hidden costs.
Your Ashburton Kitchen, Done Properly
At Smarter Home Renovations, we’ve been delivering outstanding kitchen renovations in Ashburton for over 20 years. Established in early 2002, our family-run business is proud to provide friendly, fast, fair, and efficient home renovation services across metropolitan Melbourne.
What Our Clients Say
5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews
Outstanding Service
“Tony and Milan redid my tired old-looking floor and skirting in the whole kitchen area. Their attention to detail, prompt, friendly, value for money and service is A+. It's good to see that they take your job as if it's their own home they are renovating. LOVE YOUR WORK GUYS AND THANK YOU. I highly recommend.”
Kitchen and outdoor renovations
“Fantastic service and fantastic price. We had our outdoor area fully tiled and our kitchen renovated. They talked me through the process step by step, did what they promised in the time they promised, were always on time and so very friendly. They even went out of their way with additional extras, running around Melbourne buying everything I needed to take the pressure off me. Would recommend you give them a try. The pricing is very reasonable and affordable, and nothing was too big for them to do. Father and son service, fantastic team.”
Kitchen Renovation
“I was very happy with the high quality service provided by Tony and his team. He was professional, skilled and was focused on delivering a high quality result within our budget. Tony was always available to answer my questions and addressed all concerns promptly. The kitchen looks amazing. I highly recommend Smarter Home Renovations.”
Renovating Kitchens in Ashburton Homes
Ashburton is a leafy family suburb of interwar bungalows, postwar homes from the Housing Commission estate around Alamein, brick homes from the 1950s, and newer townhouses and double-storey rebuilds. Kitchens in the older homes are generally small, enclosed rooms with a meals nook, original cabinetry or a 1980s update, and only a window looking out to what is usually a good-sized backyard.
Common kitchen projects here are opening the kitchen into a combined living and dining area, adding an island and walk-in pantry, connecting to the backyard with sliding or stacking doors, and updating wiring for modern appliances. Most interior kitchen work doesn’t need a planning permit, though parts of Ashburton are in a heritage precinct, so we check with the City of Boroondara before external changes.
Ashburton at a Glance
- Postcode
- Ashburton VIC 3147
- Council
- City of Boroondara
- From the CBD
- About 12 km south-east
- Typical Homes
- Interwar bungalows near the railway
- Former Housing Commission concrete and brick houses
- Postwar brick and weatherboard homes
- Townhouses and new double-storey homes
- Property Market
- Median house price$1,980,000
- Median unit price$984,000
- House rent$850 a week
- Unit rent$650 a week
Source: CoreLogic via Your Investment Property, prices to July 2026, rents to September 2026
Before You Start
Before You Start an Ashburton Kitchen Renovation
Layout
Opening the Meals Nook
Many postwar Ashburton homes have a small kitchen with a meals nook and a separate lounge at the front. Joining the kitchen to an adjoining bedroom or sunroom at the back often creates a family room facing the garden. We check which walls are load-bearing and where services run before settling on a layout.
Structure
Making Openings in Solid Walls
In former Housing Commission houses near Alamein, kitchen walls may be concrete, and in some brick homes internal walls are solid brick. Making a new opening needs an engineer’s design, temporary propping and the right cutting equipment. Knowing the wall type early keeps both the plan and the price realistic.
Outdoor
Doors to the Backyard
Ashburton blocks usually have a deep backyard, and the kitchen is often at the rear already. Replacing a window with wide sliding or stacking doors and adding a small deck brings the garden into daily use. A wider opening in an external wall needs a new lintel or beam, which we size with an engineer.
Electrical
Replacing Old Wiring
Kitchens in Ashburton homes from the 1940s and 1950s may still rely on old wiring, a ceramic fuse board and too few power points. Modern ovens, induction cooktops and dishwashers each need suitable circuits and safety switches. Our licensed electricians upgrade what is needed and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Storage
Finding Room for a Pantry
In a narrow postwar kitchen there is rarely space for a large walk-in pantry, but a slim walk-in behind the fridge wall, tall pull-outs or a pantry taken from an old laundry corner can work. We measure the whole back of the house, as Ashburton laundries often sit right beside the kitchen.
Get a Free Kitchen Estimate in Ashburton
Two quick steps. We’ll be in touch within one business day to arrange a visit to your Ashburton home.
- 1Tell us about your project
Two quick steps. It takes about two minutes.
- 2We call you back
Tony will be in touch within one business day to talk through your ideas.
- 3Free on-site consultation
We visit, measure up and listen to how you want the space to work.
- 4Fixed-price quote
A detailed, itemised quote. What we quote is what you pay.
No obligation, no pressure
Family-run since 2002. Your estimate is free and your details are never shared with third parties.
Your Kitchen Renovations in Ashburton
Custom Cabinetry
Designed and built to your exact dimensions, with a finish and hardware selection that suits your taste.
Benchtops & Splashbacks
Stone, engineered quartz, or laminate, paired with tiled or glass splashbacks that tie the room together.
Appliance Integration
We source and install quality appliances that fit seamlessly into your cabinetry for a clean, cohesive look.
Plumbing & Fixtures
Sink, tap, and under-bench plumbing handled by licensed plumbers. We also install dishwashers and filtration systems.
Electrical & Lighting
Pendant lights, under-cabinet LEDs, and power point placement designed around how you actually use your kitchen.
Design & Planning
A dedicated designer works with you to finalise the layout, finishes, and timeline before a single tradesperson arrives.
Your Ashburton Kitchen in 5 Steps
Meet & Greet
We get to know you and your specific needs. And you find out more about us to make sure we are a good fit.
Consult & Design
We ask lots of questions to understand your ideal outcome for your project. We discuss layout, budget, colours and more.
Quote
A comprehensive quotation outlining all the details, costs and timelines to complete your project.
Construct & Manage
Time to get to work with all our suppliers and trades to construct your project and deliver it as promised.
Deliver
We strive to deliver your project on time and on budget. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction from start to finish.
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen Renovations In and Around Ashburton
Ashburton (3147) is about 12 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD, and well within our regular service area. We renovate kitchens in Ashburton and its neighbouring suburbs, with the same team, the same fixed pricing and the same attention to detail.
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Do I need a planning permit for a new kitchen in Ashburton?
Usually not, when the work is inside the existing walls. A planning permit from the City of Boroondara may be needed for external changes in a heritage precinct, such as the interwar estate near the railway, or where a flood overlay applies. A building permit is needed if structural walls are removed. We confirm what applies to your property.
Can we open our Ashburton kitchen to the lounge?
In most Ashburton homes, yes. If the wall carries the roof or ceiling, a steel or timber beam designed by an engineer replaces it, and a building permit is needed. In concrete Housing Commission homes the opening takes more careful cutting and propping. We assess the wall at the first visit.
Can a new kitchen suit our interwar Ashburton bungalow?
Yes. In bungalows near the railway, shaker-style doors, timber benchtops, subway tiles and period-style tapware sit well with picture rails and high ceilings, while the cabinetry inside is fully modern. We can keep original windows and leadlight where they survive and design the new kitchen around them.
How long will an Ashburton kitchen renovation take?
A kitchen replaced on the same layout moves quickly once the old one is removed, with the longest wait usually being the benchtops, which are templated after the cabinets go in. Opening walls or relocating the kitchen adds structural work and inspections. We give you a written timeline so you can plan meals around it.
Is it worth renovating an Ashburton kitchen before selling?
Some Ashburton buyers plan their own renovation or rebuild, so a brand new kitchen may not suit them. For a home that will be lived in as it is, repairing doors and drawers, replacing a worn benchtop and splashback, adding new tapware and appliances and painting can freshen the room. Talk to your agent about likely buyers before committing to more.
Ready to Start Your Renovation?
No matter the project, our team has the right solution. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote, and let's get your renovation underway.